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PO59 OWY

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,320 mi
Last recorded129,320 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 OWY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 129,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 125,868 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 110,543 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 108,155 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 100,761 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edges

front & rear discs lipped

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 74,897 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 56,912 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 56,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 36,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 23,139 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 21,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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PO59 OWY is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 86,974 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO59 OWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PO59 OWY registered?

PO59 OWY is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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